United Kingdom, June 20 -- Engelbert Humperdinck has recalled the moment comedy legend Jerry Lewis paid him one of the greatest compliments of his career - telling the singer he performed the finest impression of him he had ever seen.

The British crooner, 90, shared the memory during an appearance on Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia, reflecting on his lifelong admiration for Jerry Lewis, who died in 2017 aged 91.

Engelbert remains one of the most successful recording artists of his generation, best known for hits including Release Me, The Last Waltz and There Goes My Everything.

More recently, he has continued touring internationally and celebrating a career spanning more than six decades.

During his new interview, he spoke about hi...